Summary

Ben and Deja exit the subway and immediately see Dora and Pop waiting for them. Dora runs to Ben and simultaneously scolds him and asks if he is okay. She is more worried than mad. Pop, however, is mad. Deja is glad that he did not call Ma to make her miss work. Deja says nothing to him. They lock eyes and he gives her the biggest hug ever. As Dora and Ben walk away, Pop calls out to thank her. He smiled at Deja and told her they would talk when they got home. She sees a difference in him and the way he is able to act in public.

Back at Avalon in Chapter 26: The Talk, Pop pulls the suitcase out to talk with Deja about what is inside. He says Ma wanted him to tell her years...